Civics & Government

Smithfield’s move out of downtown Sioux Falls opens more than industrial land. It creates a rare opportunity to rethink the city’s riverfront, convention center plans, and long-term growth strategy. Here’s what this decision could mean for Falls Park, downtown momentum, and the interstate corridor.

Preliminary results from the South Dakota Affordability Project show more than half of respondents have taken on additional work due to rising costs, while a strong majority feel local leaders do not fully understand housing pressures.

South Dakota House Bill 1132 isn’t just a gun bill — it’s a constitutional test of state sovereignty. As lawmakers debate limiting state cooperation with future federal firearm regulations, the bill raises deeper questions about federal power, enforcement authority, and the boundaries of American federalism.

Firearm laws vary widely across the United States, with states setting different rules for background checks, firearm carrying, and other regulations. This explainer breaks down what is legal where, using official government data and independent reporting to provide national context.

The South Dakota Legislature approved a House resolution introduced by Rep. Logan Manhart honoring the life and achievements of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The 2026 Florida governor’s race is taking shape as Republicans compete to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis, with the GOP primary likely to determine the state’s next leader.

Although the House has passed a Homeland Security funding bill, the measure faces resistance in the Senate. With a January 30 deadline approaching, lawmakers are clashing over immigration enforcement, oversight, and the risk of a partial government shutdown.

Official crime statistics don’t always reflect what families experience on the ground. This article examines why reported crime data alone fails to measure public safety—and how victimization, trust, and community order tell a fuller story.